Addiction Medicine
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Psychiatric fallout from long-COVID: How to prepare
All patients recovering from COVID should be screened for anxiety, PTSD, and depression, said Dr. Silvia S. Martins.
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APA, AMA, others move to stop insurer from overturning mental health claims ruling
The APA hopes that whatever the court says about United Behavioral Health applies to all insurers that provide employer-sponsored health benefits...
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No-cancel culture: How telehealth is making it easier to keep that therapy session
Some states are making permanent the temporary pandemic rules that allow providers to be reimbursed at the same rates as for in-person visits.
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The end of happy hour? No safe level of alcohol for the brain
No evidence was found showing that the risk for alcohol-related brain harm differs according to the type of alcohol consumed (wine, beer, or...
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Unhealthy drinking may worsen after weight loss surgery
Patients undergoing bariatric surgery may feel that they’ve been given a second chance at life. But research shows that unhealthy behaviors can...
From the Journals
Prevalence of psychiatric disorders higher in adult cerebral palsy patients
“The present study contributes important information to the existing literature, highlighting that psychiatric issues are common in adults with [...
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HHS to inject billions into mental health, substance use disorders
The money will be divided equally between the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Program and the Substance Abuse Prevention and...
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Acts of kindness, empathy bolster mental health
For clinicians who have been pushed to respond to various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, self-care has never been more important, says Dr. Lina...
From the Journals
Depot buprenorphine a shot in the arm for opioid addiction?
“The study’s focus on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) can help to better inform patients and clinicians when selecting treatment options.”
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Opioid addiction meds may curb growing problem of kratom dependence
Consider referring patients with moderate to severe KUD for counseling or enrollment in 12-step addiction treatment programs, researchers say.
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Blood biomarker a ‘promising’ predictor of psychosis relapse
Copeptin has been shown previously to be a predictor of outcomes in somatic diseases.